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Govt to give grants to boost R&D
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 19/06/2020
» The government will provide grants and tax exemptions to private companies in a bid to promote research and development (R&D), especially for projects that serve the public interest.
Genomics hub plan mooted by webinar
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/06/2020
» The government is moving to stimulate growth in the medical industry as the coronavirus outbreak has stoked public demand for healthcare products and services, a forum was told this week.
Saving kingdom's tigers
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 05/06/2020
» In the wild, tigers play the role of apex predator. The biggest of the wild cats can roam almost 300 kilometres to find food and mates, and they very rarely come into contact with other tigers or people.
Online support to curb Covid stigma
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 03/06/2020
» With the physical distancing policy in place, social workers are using a mobile app to follow up on patients who have recovered from Covid-19 to help them overcome social stigma and reintegrate in their communities, a forum was told yesterday.
Striving for a greener future
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 01/06/2020
» While Germany transitions to a low-carbon, nuclear-free future, it is working to encourage other countries, including Thailand, to jump on the environmental bandwagon.
Storm in a teacup as Thai, Chinese kids clash online
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 31/05/2020
» A recent online movement by an alliance of Thai, Hong Kong and Taiwanese youths against their Chinese peers may not change the course of Sino-Thai relations, but it shows that China has not cultivated soft power among the younger generation, a forum was told last week.
Sex workers left in cold by outbreak
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 23/05/2020
» Thousands of sex workers have been denied access to relief cash amid the coronavirus outbreak despite their contribution to the once-thriving tourism industry, a forum was told.
Department of Livestock Development saddles up for AHS vaccination
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 20/05/2020
» The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) said it is ready to ramp up vaccinations for African Horse Sickness (AHS) in at-risk zones, including parts of Bangkok and neighbouring provinces, to curb the spread of the disease, which has killed 543 horses.
Uni launches coronavirus test booths
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 11/05/2020
» Architecture lecturers at King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) have launched Covid-19 test stations for hospitals to reduce the risk of infection among medical personnel and non-coronavirus patients amid a shortage of protective gear.
Virologist denies low cases due to limited testing
News, Thana Boonlert, Published on 09/05/2020
» Respected virologist Yong Poovorawan on Friday rejected accusations that limited testing capacity is responsible for the low daily Covid-19 infection rates being reported.